Walden University

School Description

Welcome to Walden University

Walden degree and certificate programs are designed for working professionals. Submit the form on the right to learn how you can make a change and advance your career.

For more than 40 years, Walden University, an accredited institution, has helped working professionals reach their educational goals. Walden degree and certificate programs are designed to help students explore current market trends, gain relevant skills that can be applied immediately in the real world, and create positive social change in their lives and communities.

Students are taught by faculty members who are both scholars and practitioners, bringing academic perspective and practical experience into the online classroom.

Why Choose Walden?

Options: Walden currently offers more than 80 degree programs, more than 370 specializations and concentrations, and more than 50 certificate programs, so you can find the program or area of study you need.

Peer network: In the Walden community, which is made up of more than 127,600 students and alumni, you have a network of peers who can support you on your journey.

Many perspectives: Walden’s diverse student body comes from all 50 U.S. states and more than 150 countries.

Expert faculty: Walden’s more than 3,000 faculty members are experts in their fields who bring real-world experience to their courses.

Student satisfaction: 91% of Walden graduates who responded to a 2013 Walden survey indicated being very satisfied or satisfied with their alma mater.*

*Source: www.WaldenU.edu/DATA, 2012–2013

Admissions

Walden University's admission requirements vary by program and degree level. Walden enrollment advisors are available to help you with every step of the online application process, from deciding which program is right for you to applying for financial aid. Enrollment advisors can also explain Walden's transfer of credit policy for past educational experience.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Paying for your education can be a challenge, but Walden helps you identify the many funding options that are available to you, including scholarships, grants, and federal and private loans. You can also check with your employer to see if they offer tuition reimbursement for your courses. A Walden enrollment advisor can help you determine which funding options are available to you. Additionally, you can save time and money by transferring credits earned previously. Most Walden graduate programs allow you to transfer up to 50% of your required credits.

Supporting Your Success

Walden’s goal is to help you reach yours. From your first inquiry through every step of your studies, you can benefit from a wide range of student support services designed to help you succeed in your educational journey. Walden provides the following services to students:

Personal Advisors: Receive personal attention from advisors in enrollment, financial aid, academics, and other support services to make the most of your online program.

Custom Support for Online Learners: Available anywhere with Internet access, Walden’s online library holds more than 64,000 full-text journals, more than 100 databases, and more than 3 million dissertations. A variety of services are tailored specifically to online doctoral students, including a faculty expertise directory and assistance with dissertation research and oral defenses.

Writing Center: Sharpen your writing skills with support from the Walden Writing Center, which offers resources and online tutoring by full-time professional editors and tutors.

Academic Residencies: Network with faculty, staff, and peers at in-person residencies, designed to give you additional research and writing support for your master’s- or doctoral-level study.

Career Services: Walden’s Career Services Center offers one-on-one counseling and an online portfolio of resources to assist you with critical tasks, such as résumé writing, job searching, and interview strategies.

Online Learning

Walden’s flexibility and support put your education within reach. You will benefit from a comprehensive online learning experience that includes:

Convenient start dates throughout the year.

Orientation that prepares you for success in an online environment.

Ability to complete coursework when and where it is convenient for you.

Walden courses focus on practical skills and strategies you can apply immediately in the workplace. You will be encouraged to use what you learn to consider innovative solutions to real-world problems, and many programs offer the opportunity to apply what you have learned through a practicum experience. Courses take into consideration current research and case studies to enhance critical thinking. Our online format encourages collaboration and discussion so you can learn from other professionals in your field.

Faculty

Walden faculty members are focused on your success. Our expert faculty includes scholars, researchers, and distinguished leaders who are selected for their academic and industry credentials as well as for their teaching abilities. They act as mentors and advisors and foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Here are the numbers: 86% of Walden faculty members hold at least one doctoral degree, and collectively they have received more than 900 awards for their professional achievements and outstanding contributions to their fields. The Walden faculty also includes 26 Fulbright Scholars or Specialists. They have a broad range of experiential and cultural backgrounds and excel at integrating their expertise into the classroom.

Alumni Community

Walden University has more than 79,800 alumni across 135 countries around the world. Our alumni are supported by an active alumni association, which keeps graduates connected to students, faculty, and fellow alumni of the greater Walden community. Alumni participate in regional activities and remain engaged through the Alumni Ambassador Program, myWaldenAlumni–our alumni portal—and the university’s signature publication, Walden magazine, which highlights the achievements of our alumni twice a year.

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.

Walden is proud to have earned specialized accreditations from the following organizations:

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

MSc

Gain an understanding of the foundations of psychology and human behavior and learn to apply psychological theory and research to real-world situations in clinical settings.
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Gain an understanding of the foundations of psychology and human behavior and learn to apply psychological theory and research to real-world situations in clinical settings. Promote positive social change by applying current theories and research in an academic or professional setting. If you are interested in earning your doctoral degree or becoming a licensed clinical psychologist, Walden’s MS in Clinical Psychology will give you a solid foundation for your next steps toward those goals. This program offers a Counseling specialization through which you can explore various models of counseling, including group, marriage and family, and substance abuse counseling.
Specializations (in addition to the General Program)
Counseling
California Counseling
Note on Licensure
The MS in Clinical Psychology degree is not designed to prepare students to become a licensed psychology professional.
The MS in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Counseling or California Counseling (for California residents only) is designed to prepare graduates for professional practice at the master’s level. Graduates completing the Counseling or California Counseling specialization may also qualify to sit for licensing exams and meet the academic licensure requirements of some state counselor licensing boards. However, the Walden University MS in Clinical Psychology program is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, state-by-state educational requirements, and internship and practicum requirements; however, it remains the student’s responsibility to evaluate and understand...
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Prepare to enter the fast-growing field of industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology as an I-O practitioner, consultant, corporate trainer, or human resources manager in Walden’s MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program.
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Prepare to enter the fast-growing field of industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology as an I-O practitioner, consultant, corporate trainer, or human resources manager in Walden’s MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program. Focusing on practical application in the workplace, you will explore topics such as group dynamics, leadership, performance management, and employee training as you gain the skills required to build more productive and effective organizations.

Specializations

Consulting Psychology
Forensic Consulting
General Practice
Human Resource Management
International Business
Leadership Development and Coaching
Organizational Diversity and Social Change
Note on Licensure
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Explore strategies to successfully manage a nonprofit organization in Walden University’s MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership program. From fundraising to volunteer recruitment, this program addresses the needs and concerns of contemporary nonprofits. Broaden your knowledge of nonprofit organizations through international themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework and explore the management skills—including budgeting—that nonprofits rely on to carry out their missions. Discover how you can promote positive social change with this online master’s degree.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

Global Leadership
International Nongovernmental Organizations
Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
Self-Designed
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Walden University’s MS in Psychology program allows you to examine the social, cultural, and cognitive aspects of human behavior and provides you with a fundamental understanding of psychology principles.
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Walden University’s MS in Psychology program allows you to examine the social, cultural, and cognitive aspects of human behavior, providing you with a fundamental understanding of psychology principles and helping you prepare to solve real-world problems in a wide range of settings. Gain a stronger understanding of multicultural perspectives of psychology and choose from a range of specializations to suit your individual interests and goals.

Specializations

Applied Psychology
Child and Adolescent Development
Crisis Management and Response
Educational Psychology
General Psychology
Health Psychology
Leadership Development and Coaching
Organizational Development
Psychology of Culture
Psychology, Public Administration, and Social Change
Social Psychology
Terrorism and Security
Note on Licensure
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